Euclid

The Big Clean: Euclid, Collinwood residents stage friendly cleanup competition
It may be a friendly competition, but whichever neighborhood gathers the most trash and debris this weekend wins. Will Euclid keep it's undefeated title? Will Collinwood sweep in for its first win?
Welcome to the dollhouse: This CLE single mom is reimagining the classic toy with Play Maysie
For Kayla Lupean, a Christmas night brainstorm has turned into the gift that keeps on giving. 
Fit for a queen: QUEENIAM gives Cleveland youth community and purpose in COVID times
Dameyonna Willis believes that self-love and empowerment are royally important—and that’s exactly why she started QUEENIAM to help young girls thrive. Though COVID-19 has put a cramp in Willis’ in-person meetups, she hasn’t let that stop her, instead creating a vibrant “Queen in Quarantine” virtual program to keep the movement in motion.
Euclid explores potential CDC: How an old idea could spark a new era
A steering committee in Euclid is exploring the potential formation of a new, independent community development corporation to empower residents to help develop their surroundings.
2020 in review: A strange and difficult year, but also a year of hope and progress
Most people would agree, 2020 has been a difficult year. But Northeast Ohio has also witnessed some bright spots amid the darkness. Here's a look back at FreshWater Cleveland's most-read stories of 2020.
A lasting memento of Euclid’s lakefront luxury from Cleveland’s Jazz Age
In 1923 entrepreneur Jim Brown built a house on Lake Erie in Euclid. The six-bedroom home, with accents imported from around the world, still stands proudly today and is on the market for $1.2 million.
Prison-to-employment pipeline brings new manufacturing talent to NEO companies
An innovative new program trains formerly incarcerated job seekers for open jobs in the manufacturing industry.
Let's go outside: 5 hidden jewels to explore amid Cleveland's Emerald Necklace
If fresh air is the only thing getting you through in this age of social distancing, chances are you're looking for some new spots off the beaten path in order to avoid like-minded crowds. Think outside the box with these five spots, which are lesser known but definitely deserve a spot among the "greatest hits" of Cleveland's great outdoors.
 
With new open-concept and infill housing, Euclid aims to modernize its housing stock
With 1,217 vacant lots in Euclid, infill housing can satisfy market demand for new construction—and a new open-concept home on Pasnow Avenue is leading the way.
#PeopleofCLE: Guy, inspired to help others
"I love helping people, and that’s what my job consisted of. I was more thinking about helping people."
This crash course on 'adulting' offers young CLE professionals a passport to the real world

Memes about adulting have pretty much taken over the Internet, but if Candace Swaisgood has her way, the phrase “bad at adulting” will eventually be a thing of the past. In 2019, Swaisgood launched Adulting: A Crash Course, offering skills-based experiential learning for young adults as they make the transition from college students to young professionals.

From Brazilian to bluegrass music, the Lake Erie Folk Fest keeps it eclectic in Euclid
The sounds of the Lake Erie Folk Fest will soon fill Euclid's Shore Cultural Centre for the fifth year running.
FreshWater editor to teach 12-week 'Artist's Way' course at The Green House in February
Often, when I talk to people I meet in Cleveland about The Artist's Way, they haven't heard of it, but they're intrigued and want to learn more. That's why I'm so excited to once again offer "CLE-ative Groove," a dedicated 12-week course based on Julia Cameron's best-selling book.
Join FreshWater Cleveland for a free storytelling event in Euclid
Join FreshWater Cleveland as we celebrate Euclid’s vibrant history, beauty, and future through an inspiring evening of storytelling at Euclid Public Library.
Something special: Downtown Euclid set to become region's next Special Improvement District
Business owners in downtown Euclid hope the recent decision to make it a Special Improvement District will bring new energy and traffic.
What's old is new again: 3 historic Euclid buildings that have found second life
Euclid's industrial heyday may have been decades ago, but the city's industrial corridor is taking on new life with businesses like HGR Industrial, AAble Rents, and the Transportation Innovation Center.
Live and learn: The new Euclid High School is taking shape as an 18-hour 'community campus'
When the reimagined Euclid High School opens its doors in 2020, the new building will combine the city’s middle and high schools—educating between 2,500 and 2,800 students. However, that’s just a small fraction of the number of Euclidians that the facility will ultimately serve on what's envisioned as a "community campus."
VIDEO: Inside the new Early Learning Village in Euclid
Get an up-close look at the only preschool Fab Lab in the country, housed right here in Euclid at the new Early Learning Village.
Through open dialogue, Simon’s Supermarket turns its Euclid shoppers into stakeholders
It’s not exactly common for grocery store owners to be on a first-name basis with their customers, but Simon Hussain isn’t just any store owner.
The H.E.A.T. is on: A new program will spark transformational change for Euclid's young black men
Can Euclid's young black men come together to help solve issues like gun violence and illegal dumping? Councilman Brian Moore says an emphatic "yes."